JAMIA 2026 — English PYQ

Let's break down the correct spelling structure and syllable arrangements for the valid terms present in the options.

Step 1: Analyze the first correct word

The word meaning "the degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object" is spelled Temperature.

• Breakdown by components:

  $$\text{Correct Arrangement}=\text{Tem}+\text{per}+\text{a}+\text{ture}$$

• Comparing with options:

  • (a) Temperature: Correctly spelt.

  • (b) Temperatur: Incorrect because it drops the final silent $\text{"e"}$.

Step 2: Analyze the second correct word

The word representing a military or bureaucratic rank is spelled Lieutenant. This is a notoriously difficult word because its pronunciation varies drastically from its French-derived spelling.

• Breakdown by components:

  $$\text{Correct Arrangement}=\text{Lieu}+\text{ten}+\text{ant}$$

• Mnemonics for remember: "Lie" + "u" + "ten" + "ant".

• Comparing with options:

  • (c) Lieutenant: Correctly spelt.

  • (d) Lifutenant: Incorrect phonetic spelling trying to match the British/Indian pronunciation ("Lef-tenant").

Final Answer

Both Temperature and Lieutenant are correctly spelt English words.

Correct Options: (a) Temperature and (c) Lieutenant